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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,204, 325,974.48 and 135,608.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,204, 325,974.48 and 135,608.48 is: 187,147.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,204 : 325,974.48 = 135,608.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,204/325,974.48 = 135,608.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,204x = 325,974.48 × 135,608.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,204x = 44,204,903,751.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,204,903,751.59/236,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,147.14

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